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Athanasia Houvarda
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From Freezing to moving Forward
Have you ever frozen in the middle of doing something really important? Perhaps it was before a big presentation, a job interview, or a...

Athanasia Houvarda
Oct 124 min read
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In a Monthly Nutshell
Sharing my story with mental health professionals felt different than my usual presentations.
They already know the signs and the impact… so I gave them my most unfiltered and vulnerable self.
The connection in that room , the nodding faces, the tears, the tight hugs.. It all reminded me why I speak.
I am grateful..

Athanasia Houvarda
Aug 134 min read
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In a Monthly Nutshell
So here is what stayed with me from June, in a nutshell.

Athanasia Houvarda
Jul 136 min read
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In a Monthly Nutshell
So here is what stayed with me from May, in a nutshell.

Athanasia Houvarda
Jun 85 min read
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Reaching Another Milestone
I have lived as long with my scars as I did without them.

Athanasia Houvarda
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Take control by taking action
Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to be going smoothly until it suddenly isn't? Well, that's how our day turned...

Athanasia Houvarda
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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Receiving Support on Our Path to Healing
2014 - Thessaloniki, Greece. I was on a relentless search for support, knocking on the doors of every fire station and every plastic...

Athanasia Houvarda
Sep 25, 20233 min read
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Beyond One Split Second
A 22 years journey of Resilience, Collaboration, and Road Safety Advocacy Life's journey has a way of testing us with unexpected twists...

Athanasia Houvarda
Aug 5, 20233 min read
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Pain sucks! The Role of the Brain in Pain
Navigating the realm of pain management is a profound challenge for burn survivors, both physically and emotionally. As a burn survivor...

Athanasia Houvarda
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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"Mind your Mind"
When did you pick up last, a paper and a pencil to write down your thoughts and "empty" your mind? In August 2022, I felt the need to...

Athanasia Houvarda
May 27, 20232 min read
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Artist by Accident
I have been building my new brand for the past few months, and it has been quite an exciting journey of self-exploration and growth....

Athanasia Houvarda
Jan 28, 20232 min read
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In 2023, I will conquer the world.
23:59:59, it is 2022, and I am reflecting on the year that passed, feeling somewhat disappointed for the tasks I never completed and the...

Athanasia Houvarda
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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International Day of people with health conditions or impairments.
December 3rd is an important day because we celebrate the life of all people with a health condition or impairment, whether visible or...

Athanasia Houvarda
Dec 3, 20222 min read
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My August realization.
August has been an imperative month in my life since 2001. This month, I allowed myself to be more vulnerable and even have a breakdown....

Athanasia Houvarda
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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I had a choice but I had no voice
August 5, 2001. -"Why don't you just let go and forget?" For me, the answer is simple. I can never let go because every time I see my...

Athanasia Houvarda
Aug 5, 20212 min read
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Tornado or Downburst?
What was that? I was left bewildered, asking this question, trying to figure out what had just happened... Allow me to describe how...

Athanasia Houvarda
Jun 7, 20214 min read
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World Bicycle Day
June 3rd is the world cycling day.. and with the words "cycling", the word "safety" comes to mind and this combination brings back a...

Athanasia Houvarda
Jun 3, 20213 min read
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STOP at the red light!
Last night I had a restless sleep, I was tossing and turning up to 4am, until I was so exhausted and finally drifted off to dreamland....

Athanasia Houvarda
Jun 1, 20213 min read
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The gift of life
-What is the gift of life? This question was asked at a meeting, and it took me aback. For most, the answer was so obvious that they had...

Athanasia Houvarda
May 11, 20213 min read
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"Live the moment"
I heard and shared this phrase many times throughout my life. More often when we were celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, a success...

Athanasia Houvarda
May 5, 20215 min read
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